Lima Montana: Busy railroad town with ample land and shops
Lima Montana sits 48 miles south of Dillon and 15 miles from the Idaho line on the Oregon Short Line. A railroad divisional point with motive power and freight car shops supports a $3000 monthly payroll. The town, home to about 100 residents, benefits from rich hay and cereal crops, planned canal expansions, and abundant spring water. Local merchants two stores a druggist a hotel a saloon and services sustain community life with nine secret societies and a two story brick school led by J S Rudy and Lillian Pradeen verhe. The community features a Methodist church under Rev Miner and prospects for vast undeveloped beach lands awaiting irrigation.
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Lima
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Idaho
Oregon Short Line
Utah & Northern Railroad
Union Pacific
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Brotherhood of Firemen
Home Forum
J.S. Rudy
Lillian Pradeen
Catholic Church Improvements Funded by Successful Fair
The Catholic church in Beaverhead Madison county missions was built nine years ago by Rev J J Dols at a cost of 5000 dollars. Improvements have followed under Rev Oyre Pauwelyn. A fair two years ago cleared debt. With Panwelyn overseeing other missions, services are held twice monthly and three masses will be held on Christmas Day.
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J.J. Dols
Beaverhead
Madison County
Father Oyre Pauwelyn
Father Panwelyn
Dillon Public Library Faces Funding Setback and Growth Hope
The Dillon Public Library reports a stronger year due to city taxes funding more books and better service. About 300 readers held library cards with nearly 3000 books circulated. Normal students and locals use it, but city council cut the tax next year, limiting funds to half.
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Altman Mercantile CO
Dillon
Mont
Fraternal Lodges Directory for Dillon City
A Dillon city directory lists local Masonic Masons Royal Arch Masons and Commandery units with officers and meeting nights. It covers Dillon Lodge No 30 A F and A M Dillon Chapter No 8 R A M St Elmo Commandery No 7 Mizpah Chapter No 13 and Dillon Lodge No 7 A O U W including officers and biweekly or monthly meeting schedules.
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Dillon
Dillon Lodge
A. F
A.M. Geo. Dart
W. M
T. M. O'Connor
R. A.M. G. T. Paul
E. Timer
St. Elmo Commandery
D. F. Chapman
E. C
F. Huber
Mizpah
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Henry
George Gleed
Henry Thompson
Chas. Ripley
John West
Virginia City
Catholic Church
Melrose
KJ. Wilkinson & CO
Lemhi County
EF. J. Wilkinson & GO
Wide Vale
Kersey
Garmibdt
Sthidthye
Thilor
Janeee Kid Button
Jones Street
New York
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Dillon National Bank Building
Dillon, Montana
Dillon Public Library
Rians
Big Hole
Ajax Live Stork Company
Big Hole Basin
A. J. Noyes
Salmon, Idaho
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